Director, Obesity Early Pipeline Commercial Development

Pfizer

Pfizer commercial leader shaping early obesity drug assets and Target Product Profiles. Developing portfolio strategies, forecasts, investment cases, and governance recommendations for senior leadership.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeNew York City • Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $162,900 - $271,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in commercial development and strategic planning within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, particularly in obesity and cardiometabolic therapeutic areas. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, analyze complex data, and present strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

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Commercial DevelopmentObesity Therapeutic KnowledgeStrategic PlanningCross-Functional CollaborationMarket Research Execution

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Hard Skills

New Product PlanningForecast DevelopmentBusiness Case DevelopmentScenario AnalysisRegulatory Process FamiliarityAI UtilizationAnalytical SkillsAsset ValuationLifecycle ManagementCompetitive Positioning

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationLeadershipAdaptabilityRisk-TakingKnowledge Sharing

Certifications & Qualifications

BA/BSMBAPharmDPhDMDMPH

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalBiotechnologyHealthcareObesityCardiometabolicCommercial StrategyGovernanceMarket DynamicsHCP DemandPatient-Flow Modeling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end commercial assessments for a portfolio of early- and mid-stage obesity assets across multiple mechanisms and development stages
Build product concepts and Target Product Profiles and develop disease-area strategies
Shape early development strategy in partnership with clinical and research colleagues
Interpret business unit and obesity franchise strategy to establish program priorities and direction
Integrate forecasting, pricing, HCP demand, future landscaping, and patient-flow modeling into commercial plans
Support core global asset deliverables aligned with clinical profile, customer insights, and competitive positioning
Monitor external market, competitive, and policy developments and adapt asset strategies
Evaluate lifecycle management and expansion opportunities and develop business cases and scenario analyses
Support business development evaluations and due diligence
Lead strategic initiatives across the broader obesity portfolio, including emerging access models
Advance assets through enterprise governance milestones and prepare governance materials
Present asset-level and portfolio strategy and investment cases to senior leadership
Mobilize cross-functional resources and manage consultants or agency partners as needed
Champion innovation, appropriate risk-taking, and knowledge sharing across the commercial development organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS required
Minimum 8 years of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or related industry experience
Experience in commercial development, new product planning, marketing, portfolio strategy, or related strategy roles
Proven experience leveraging AI to enhance work deliverables and speed of delivery
Knowledge of obesity, cardiometabolic, or related therapeutic areas
Familiarity with the pharmaceutical development process
Familiarity with the regulatory process for drug approvals
Demonstrated ability to execute effectively in highly dynamic and evolving markets
Strong analytical skills
Ability to communicate complex information clearly and succinctly
Advanced degree (MBA, PharmD, PhD, MD, MPH, or equivalent) preferred
Advanced scientific and business acumen with experience in obesity or metabolic disease preferred
Experience supporting early-stage development assets and development strategy preferred
Experience collaborating with R&D and Commercial cross-functional partners preferred
Experience with market research execution preferred
Experience developing forecasts, asset valuations, business cases, and scenario analyses preferred
Experience supporting business development assessments or due diligence preferred
Experience preparing and presenting strategic recommendations to senior leadership or governance forums preferred
Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct line authority preferred
Ability to analyze complex clinical, commercial, and financial data sets and translate findings into strategic recommendations
Ability to manage multiple priorities, changing business needs, and significant ambiguity
Ability to participate in extended strategic planning, governance, and operational review meetings
Domestic and international travel up to approximately 10–20%
Must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer
U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future
Requires permanent work authorization in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 20.0% of base salary
Share based long term incentive program
401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
Paid vacation
Paid holiday and personal days
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility
Opportunity to grow and develop a career
Ownership culture that values diversity